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Which of the following is the correct factorization of the polynomial below?

x2-18
O A. (x+3)(x-6)
O B. (x-3)(x + 6)
O C. (x+3)(x2 - 4x+6)
D. The polynomial is irreducible.

User Absessive
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Answer:

D. The polynomial is irreducible

Explanation:

This polynomial is unfactorable. x² and 18 share no common factors. It is already in simplist form.

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